Clotrimazole Cream (canesten)

Clotrimazole Cream (Canesten) - Product Information

Generic Clotrimazole Cream is an antifungal medication which is topically administered for the treatment of various common fungal infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, jock itch, fungal nappy rash, and various yeast infections. The active ingredient in Canesten Cream is Clotrimazole, which belongs to a group of medications called imidazoles. Clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum anti-fungal agent which treats these infections by preventing the growth and survival of fungi and yeast. Clotrimazole Cream is also used to alleviate the symptoms of thrush such as irritation of vulva (external thrush) or at the periphery of the penis. The effect of Clotrimazole Cream is visible within a few days of treatment. In our online pharmacy, Canesten Cream is available in a 15 g tube which contains 10 mg of Clotrimazole per gram.

Drug Name

Canesten Cream. Clotrimazole Cream is also available under other brand names such as Antican, Calcrem, Canazole, Candiclo, and Candid Cream.
Canesten Cream is also known as Generic Clotrimazole Cream.

Manufacturer of Canesten Cream

Canesten Cream, available in our online pharmacy is manufactured by Bayer Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., India.
(Website: www.bayer.in/en/)

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

The active pharmaceutical ingredient in Canesten Cream is Clotrimazole. Each 15 g tube of Canesten Cream contains 10 mg of Clotrimazole per gram. The inactive ingredients present in Canesten Cream are benzyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohol, cetyl esters wax, 2-octyl dodecanol, polysorbate 60, sorbitan monostearate, and purified water.

What is Canesten Cream Used For?

Canesten antifungal Cream, manufactured by Bayer Schering Pharma in the strength of 10 mg Clotrimazole per gram, is an antifungal formulation. Canesten Cream is commonly used as topical therapy for the treatment of skin infections caused by fungi, yeast, and dermatophytes. The active ingredient in Canesten Cream is Clotrimazole, which belongs to a class of medications called imidazoles.
Clotrimazole Cream is used as topical therapy for the treatment of dermatophyte infection such as ringworm (tinea corporis), athlete's foot (tinea pedis), and jock itch (tinea cruris).
Generic Clotrimazole cream is also administered as treatment of yeast infections caused by Candida albicans such as fungal nappy rash and sweat rash. Canesten Cream is also used to assuage the external symptoms (candidal vulvitis) or thrush affecting the exterior of the vagina (candidal vulvitis) or inflammation at the end of the penis and/or foreskin (candidal balanitis) caused by yeast infection (Candida albicans).

Canesten Cream Dosage - How to Apply Clotrimazole Cream?

Generic Clotrimazole Cream is a topical antifungal medication and should be used exactly as suggested by your doctor. Your doctor may recommend a dosage of Clotrimazole Cream depending on your age, medical requirement, body weight, other medical conditions, and current medications. Clotrimazole Cream should be applied only on the skin. Avoid sensitive areas like near the eyes, lips, and nostrils. You should be systematic about the schedule for the medication such that you apply Canesten Cream at the same time every day, to get the maximum benefit of the medication. Canesten Cream is applied two to three times a day.

Adult patients using Canesten Cream for the treatment of jock itch, athlete's foot, and ringworm should apply a thin layer of Clotrimazole Cream and gently rub it into the site of treatment and adjoining skin area twice daily, preferably in the morning and evening. The benefit of Clotrimazole Cream should be visible within the first week of treatment with a considerable reduction in symptoms such as itching. Patients suffering from jock itch and ringworm should continue treatment with Clotrimazole Cream for 2 to 4 weeks. In case of patients with the medical condition of athlete's foot, treatment with Clotrimazole Cream may be required for at least 4 weeks. Also take special precaution to avoid applying Clotrimazole Cream on moist skin by making it a point to wash and dry the feet thoroughly, especially the area between the toes, before applying Clotrimazole Cream.
For foot infections, make sure you dry your feet thoroughly (especially between the toes) and use shoes which have a good fit on your feet and has appropriate ventilation. It would also be helpful to wear socks made up cotton or wool to enhance treatment results and to prevent recurrence of infections. Patients should continue the treatment with Clotrimazole topical cream for about 2 weeks after the skin symptoms have significantly disappeared. Continuous treatment with Clotrimazole Cream for this time period will ensure that you do not develop a relapse of the skin condition.

Clotrimazole cream can only help to alleviate the external symptoms of vaginal thrush such as itching, inflammation, and soreness. Clotrimazole cream is not beneficial for the treatment of infection present in the inner layers of the vagina. In such cases, Clotrimazole cream should be administered in combination with medications that are safe for the usage in the internal parts of vagina, or along with orally administered antifungal medications. Consult your doctor for further instructions.
Clotrimazole cream used for the treatment of diaper rash in infants should be used twice a day, preferably in the morning and evening after the diapers have been changed for a period of approximately two weeks. Treatment with Clotrimazole cream should not be extended beyond 14 days.

Canesten Mechanism of Action – How Does Clotrimazole Cream Work?

Clotrimazole Cream is an antifungal formulation which is used for the treatment of different skin conditions such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, jock itch, vaginal thrush, fungal nappy rash etc. Clotrimazole Cream contains Clotrimazole as the active ingredient which belongs to a class of medication known as imidazoles.
Clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal agent which is effective against a variety of fungi and yeast. Clotrimazole kills the fungal organisms by affecting their cell membranes. Clotrimazole is known to inhibit the synthesis of ergosterol, a substance which is a vital structural component of the fungal cell membrane. Intact cell membranes are essential for the survival of fungi because they prevent the entry of harmful and unwanted substances into the cell and also avoid the spillage of internal cell contents into the surrounding environment.  The absence of ergosterol results in the occurrence of holes or empty spaces in the cell membrane which results in the discharge of cellular components of the fungi. This eventually kills the fungi and results in the effective treatment of the fungal infection.

Canesten Cream - Missed Dose

If you miss your regular dose of Clotrimazole Cream, apply the cream as per the dosage as soon as you remember. You can continue your regular schedule the next day.
If you remember the missed dose Clotrimazole Cream the next day, apply the cream as per your regular dosing instructions and skip the missed dose. Do not administer two applications of the cream to compensate the missed dose of Canesten Cream.

Storage Instructions for Canesten Cream

Store the pack of Canesten Cream at room temperature (20 – 25°C), protected from heat, moisture, and sunlight. Retain the original packing of the medication and do not use Clotrimazole Cream (Canesten) beyond its expiration date.
Keep the pack of Generic Clotrimazole Cream away from the reach of children and pets. Do not discard Canesten Cream along with domestic waste or sewage. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the correct method of disposal.

Warnings and Precautions to be taken when using Clotrimazole Cream

Medical History
Before beginning the treatment with Canesten Cream (Generic Clotrimazole Cream), discuss your personal and family medical history with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you have any existing medical conditions which may affect the treatment with Clotrimazole Cream.

Allergy
Please inform your doctor if you have an allergy or have had an allergic reaction in the past to Clotrimazole or any inactive ingredient in Canesten Cream (Generic Clotrimazole Cream). Please tell your doctor if you have any other allergies.  

Clotrimazole Interactions

Before beginning the topical therapy of Canesten Cream, please tell your doctor about all your present medications including prescription drugs, over the counter medications, mineral supplements, herbal products, and vitamins. Generic Clotrimazole Cream may have drug interactions with certain other medications.

Clotrimazole Cream Contraindications

Generic Clotrimazole Cream are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Clotrimazole or any inactive ingredient present in Canesten Cream.

Clotrimazole Cream Precautions

There is a likelihood that Clotrimazole cream may impair latex (rubber) condoms and diaphragms (caps), making them inadequate at averting pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STI). If you are using Clotrimazole cream to treat the symptoms of vaginal thrust or infection at the end of the penis, you should use a different method of contraception for a minimum of five days after beginning the treatment with Clotrimazole cream. Avoiding sexual contact until after the infection has cleared up would be a more preferable option because sexual contact increases the risk of transmitting the infection to your partner.

Side Effects of Canesten Cream

The following side effects have been reported during the course of treatment with Canesten Cream (Generic Clotrimazole Cream):

• Hypersensitivity- burning, irritation, blistering, hives, peeling, itching, redness, rash, stinging, burning, swelling of the skin at the site of treatment

Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects. This is not an exhaustive list of all the potential side effects of Canesten Cream. If you develop any other medical conditions during the course of treatment with Clotrimazole Cream. 

Canesten Cream during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

The effect of Canesten Cream on the growth and development of an unborn baby is unknown. It is still not known if Clotrimazole is secreted into breastmilk.
It is preferred that expectant women and breast feeding mothers, who are using  Canesten  Cream for their skin conditions, should consult with their doctor to discern the therapeutic advantages and associated hazards of the medication.

Buy Clotrimazole Cream 15 g Online From Only $9.08 per Tube

You can buy Clotrimazole Cream online from Everest Online Pharmacy at a cheap price. Canesten cream, manufactured by Bayer Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., India, is supplied in tubes of 15 grams.The 15 g Tubes are priced at $9.08 per unit if you place an order for 12 tubes.

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